Fullback

Pronunciation: /fʊlbæk/

Definitions of fullback

noun a position in certain team sports, such as football, typically filled by a player with the characteristics described above

Example Sentences

A1 The fullback blocked the opposing player from reaching the goal.

A2 The fullback made a crucial interception during the game.

B1 The fullback's defensive skills helped the team secure a victory.

B2 The fullback's speed and agility allowed them to cover a lot of ground on the field.

C1 The fullback's versatility makes them a valuable asset to the team in both defense and offense.

C2 The fullback's strategic positioning and decision-making set them apart as one of the best in the league.

Examples of fullback in a Sentence

formal The fullback made a crucial block to open up a running lane for the halfback.

informal Did you see how the fullback leveled that defender on the last play?

slang That fullback is a beast on the field, always making big plays.

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you need to be the fullback and clear the path for others to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of fullback

• past tense: fullbacked
• plural: fullbacks
• comparative: more fullback
• superlative: most fullback
• present tense: fullbacks
• future tense: will fullback
• perfect tense: have fullbacked
• continuous tense: is fullbacking
• singular: fullback
• positive degree: fullback
• infinitive: to fullback
• gerund: fullbacking
• participle: fullbacked

Origin and Evolution of fullback

First Known Use: 1858 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fullback' originated in the sport of rugby in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in rugby to describe a player positioned behind the forwards and in front of the halfbacks, the term 'fullback' has since been adopted by other sports such as American football and soccer with similar positional roles.